The River Valley Genealogical Society meeting, which is takes place the third Thursday of every other month will begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Conway County Library.

Tourism Annual Banquet announced

The Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks Tourism Association’s annual banquet is set for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Yell County Wildlife Federation Building, 10035 Wildlife Lane, Dardanelle, (479) 229-4692. The banquet will include a silent auction and dinner.

Tickets to the banquet are $25 each and are available at the Arkansas River Valley Tri-Peaks office, 708 West Main, Russellville. For more information on the banquet or to purchase tickets, call (479) 498-2321.

Dover FFA chili supper, cake walk Feb. 23

The Dover FFA chili supper and cake walk will begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 23, at the Dover High School Cafeteria. Admission cost is $5 (ages 5 and under are free).

The Duck calling competition will start at 2:30 p.m., with an entry fee of $10.

Ozark Prayers for Peyton

A benefit concert for Peyton Jones will begin at 6:30 p.m. March 16, at the Fine Arts Center Auditorium at Calico Rock Elementary School, off of State Highway 56, College St., Calico Rock.

Kevin Skinner, 2009 winner of “America’s got Talent,” has donated his time and dedicated this show to Jones. Opening talent for the concert will include The Cowgills and Denny Copeland, and Judy Haney and the Hillbilly Drive Band.

Peyton Jones, 9, is battling cancer and is being treated at Arkansas Children’s Hospital. She has quickly needed to learn Braille, loves music and has such an outgoing personality.

Tickets are available for $10 at First National Bank, White River Cafe and Western Auto in Calico Rock or buy calling (870) 297-3332.